Music & Lyrics by Michele McGovern

Album: Ransomed (2009)

Verse 1:
Once I held so tightly,
things I thought were mine
Hoping to discover…
joy and peace of mind
But all that left me empty,

and now I see the truth
That only can save me
So I cry out to you

Chorus:
Awaken my soul Oh God
I bow at your feet my God
As I lift up my hands
And surrender my heart to the one who has called me by name
I lay down my pride Oh God
And I ask you to shine your light
Cast out the darkness
And fill me with purpose and hope
So that I might truly live

Bridge:
Once I was blind
Now I can see
I was dead in my sin
But your love rescued me
I leave what’s behind me
I press toward the prize
‘Cause when I die to my “self”
That’s when I….I’m so alive